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This podcast covers Walker Deibel's book, Buy Then Build, advocate for acquisition entrepreneurship as a less risky and faster alternative to traditional startups. The book outlines a comprehensive process for identifying, evaluating, financing, and acquiring existing profitable businesses.

It emphasizes the opportunities presented by retiring baby boomer business owners and details strategies for deal-making, risk reduction through deal structure, and successful post-acquisition integration.

Ultimately, Buy Then Build positions buying an existing business as a smarter path to wealth creation and business ownership compared to the high failure rates and challenges of launching a startup from the ground up.